Weekend sweep qualifies Sterling for state

Tigers top Valley, Strasburg for spot on bracket

By Jonathan Seib

Journal-Advocate sports writer

Posted:
05/06/2013 02:42:10 PM MDT

STERLING — The Sterling Tigers had a lot on the line this weekend. The team had to win out in order to qualify for the state bracket. And the Tigers responded nicely, beating both Valley at home and Strasburg on the road for the chance to keep their season going.

The Tigers wrapped up the season fourth in the Patriot League behind University. University still has two conference games to play and has a 5-2 record to the Tigers' 5-4. They hold the head-to-head tie-break after Sterling lost 4-2 on Tuesday on the road.

Sterling started the weekend with a 3-2 win over the Valley Vikings despite giving up 10 hits in the contest.

They then followed it up with a 9-6 slugfest against the Strasburg Indians on the road on Saturday.

The Tigers now await seeding in the 3A bracket. That bracket is set to be released by CHSAA on May 8.

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